John Phillip Vankirk, age 38 of Spring Lake passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1980 in Miami Beach Florida to Elena Margarita Fernandez Vankirk and the late John Thomas Vankirk. John was a seeker of knowledge and was often stubborn and hard headed, but he loved his family and friends and was very protective of those he loved. John loved to work with his hands and was all the time fixing things. Like most boys, he loved the outdoors. He liked to fish and camp. He will truly be missed by all those who knew him.
John leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mother Elena Vankirk; sister: Helen Vankirk; brother: Phillip Vankirk; two nephews: Alex Lassiter and Joseph Lassier; uncle: William Vankirk and his two best friends: John Medina and Miguel Pena.
A memorial service to commemorate the life of John Phillip Vankirk will be conducted on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 3:00 PM in the parlor of Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Burney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
All arrangements are entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cromartiemiller.com
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